River Don, Beach and Old Aberdeen

Description

Let the Granite City show you its sparkle on this grand tour. Aberdeen has a venerable history: William the Lion granted the town its first charter in 1179 and, in 1319 it was awarded Royal Burgh status from King Robert the Bruce.

Start on Union Street West, which lies on a raised viaduct. Follow the blue National Cycle Network (NCN) route along Broad Street into the Gallowgate and north up King's Crescent through the cobbled College bounds. Note the Town House, at the head of the High Street, with its 1721-dated Burgh's coat of arms over the doorway.

Continue by St Machar's Cathedral in the heart of Old Aberdeen. Ignore the NCN signs pointing left but keep straight into Seaton Park. Follow the River Don downstream to the Beach Esplanade from where Beach Boulevard and Justice Street take you back to the start.

Access Info

The route starts on Union Street West in the very centre of town. Aberdeen is well served by First Scotrail train services and by bus services.

Additional Info

For further information see Walk Aberdeen and Grampain Highlands guide available from local TIC's.

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